06/02/2025
Home. Over the past week & a half this property has transitioned from project /job site to HOME. We are still a few days away from our first ‘sleep’ here, but the dumpster, porta pot, permit & construction cones are history. It’s truly unbelievable how far we have come in just SIX months. This project could have easily been a 12-18 month endeavor but persistence & perseverance won. We received our CofO’s for the interior reno & addition within 10 days of closing on our RP home. While served as our GC for the interior reno, we trusted to GC the garage/laundry/deck addition. What a ride. While the bulk of this addition component was ‘new construction’ seamlessly attaching it to a 115-year old structure was no small feat. The process wasn’t without frustration on all sides (would you want a professional designer as a client?!?), but we prayed about bringing the right team to the table & we feel confident, for a multitude of reasons, that we did just that. Everyone that touched this project should be proud, but the ultimate perseverance award should go to .774 who has tirelessly answered late night & early morning calls/ texts, navigated tough conversations, has been onsite almost daily, & learned alongside us every step of the way. We realize the changes & design decisions we have made to this iconic property may not be everyone’s favorite, but rest assured not a single decision or selection was made without painstaking consideration of balancing honoring its history & filling it with the modern amenities that will position it for maximum future value- because isn’t making it desirable how we truly PRESERVE historical property?? The hours, tears, prayers & cheers expended on this endeavor are truly countless. Many have asked if we plan to do an open house. The short answer is Yes; but, first we look forward to enjoying our final summer with both of our sons under one roof & to working on the beautiful yard/property in the fall. The kind words of support & encouragement have meant the world to us & we have every intention of sharing the finished product as a genuine thank you for following along!